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John Newton's story encapsulates the gift of grace once he sees the world through the eyes of Jesus Christ. He writes the hymn, Amazing Grace. Then the author explains the depravity of mankind making everyone capable of, both, righteousness and evil. David Jeremiah refers to the Apostle Paul to cite that righteousness exists living in Jesus Christ. Paul also points out that man's works mean nothing without faith. Grace accepted by faith in Jesus justifies one for eternal life with God.
Analysis of the Prodigal Son and some personal experiences are the next platforms for Captured by Grace: No One Is Beyond the Reach of a Loving God. It is never too late to turn back to the One who loves us, regardless, and who promises to shed His grace on all; but He offers salvation to those who learn the lessons from His word and follow Jesus Christ.
Taking God for granted perpetuates the drift away from Him. Crisis is often the impetus that reorients lost souls to God's plan. Our faith is tested with temptation, evil's shrewd suggestion for us to disobey God. Grace saves us through our faith and actions demonstrate this by our obedience to God's will.
Grace enlightens the world. The ultimate gift from God is His grace allowing Christ's victory over death in his resurrection. We know there is life after death as Christ fulfills that prophecy. This makes forbearance, the longsuffering the bible mentions, tolerable with an ever present joy, regardless of circumstance. Thankfulness for everything God does is the mark of a Christian captured by grace.
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